Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo nine hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MEL to CAI flight.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MEL and CAI include:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is ₹ 36,533. A return fare is currently ₹ 65,254. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to CAI, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from MEL to CAI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cairo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Cairo International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 40ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to CAI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to discover other corners of Egypt. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its top sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.
